Video-assisted internal mammary artery mobilization for minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass.
We describe a simple and expeditious technique for harvesting the internal mammary artery for minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass. This technique utilizes video-assistance but does not require dedicated endoscopic surgical instruments. With this method complete mobilization of the entire length of the artery can be easily achieved.
Izzat
M B
MB
Department of Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin N.T., Hong Kong. izzat@cuhk.edu.hk
Yim
A P
AP
D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008323:Mammary Arteries / Q000601:surgery*; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D014741:Video Recording